Fuel cell intank pump

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wedge446
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Fuel cell intank pump

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I got a new 15gal alum fuel cell and I want to mount an in tank fuel pump. Its 18"Lx20"Wx10"D
My idea is to get a round tube about 5" round weld a bottom on, then cut the side out about 5" from the bottom. Then mount the pump inside and return line inside.
There will be a 6" cap welded to the top for bolting it to the cell.

Will a round 5"x5" baffle/surge tank be large enough to keep the pump from starving?

I will need a hole drilled on the side at the bottom to let fuel.
What size hole will I need to allow fuel to come in and out of the surge?
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Re: Fuel cell intank pump

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wedge446 wrote:I got a new 15gal alum fuel cell and I want to mount an in tank fuel pump. Its 18"Lx20"Wx10"D
My idea is to get a round tube about 5" round weld a bottom on, then cut the side out about 5" from the bottom. Then mount the pump inside and return line inside.
There will be a 6" cap welded to the top for bolting it to the cell.

Will a round 5"x5" baffle/surge tank be large enough to keep the pump from starving?

I will need a hole drilled on the side at the bottom to let fuel.
What size hole will I need to allow fuel to come in and out of the surge?
Why reinvent the wheel? Use a 99 /2000 Fire Bird/ Camaro fuel pump module.
wedge446
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Re: Fuel cell intank pump

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8974Ollie wrote:
wedge446 wrote:I got a new 15gal alum fuel cell and I want to mount an in tank fuel pump. Its 18"Lx20"Wx10"D
My idea is to get a round tube about 5" round weld a bottom on, then cut the side out about 5" from the bottom. Then mount the pump inside and return line inside.
There will be a 6" cap welded to the top for bolting it to the cell.

Will a round 5"x5" baffle/surge tank be large enough to keep the pump from starving?

I will need a hole drilled on the side at the bottom to let fuel.
What size hole will I need to allow fuel to come in and out of the surge?
Why reinvent the wheel? Use a 99 /2000 Fire Bird/ Camaro fuel pump module.
I thought of that but there is no was to attach it to a fuel cell
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Re: Fuel cell intank pump

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Kinda hard to weld steel to alum
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Re: Fuel cell intank pump

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Who said anything about welding? use a good epoxy sealant and screws.
Or fabricate a gasket.
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Re: Fuel cell intank pump

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8974Ollie wrote:Who said anything about welding? use a good epoxy sealant and screws.
Or fabricate a gasket.
I wouldnt trust it but thanks for the idea
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